Best video cards of 2019

This category contains video cards that have the best price, taking into account performance and overclocking potential. They are great for basic tasks, but you won’t be able to play demanding games at maximum settings with these products.

GIGABYTE Radeon RX 570, based on the AMD Radeon solution, opens the top video cards of the current year. Memory bus width: 256 bits. Core frequency: 1244 MHz. Memory Frequency: 7000 MHz. The amount of memory is 4 GB type GDDR5. This model uses a well-thought-out Windforce 2X cooling system, which assumes the operation of two 90 mm fans with an unusual blade design. Thanks to this, efficient heat dissipation is achieved. In addition, a semi-passive mode of operation is available, in which coolers stop working if the temperature is not too high and there is no need to increase the load. The indicator located at the end of the video card is responsible for adjusting the performance. For connoisseurs of comfort, a customizable backlight with 17 million color shades is implemented. The element base is reliably protected by a metal plate at the back. Overclocking is available in one click using the Xtreme Engine.

Speaking about inexpensive, but good graphics cards, you should pay attention to the GIGABYTE Radeon RX 580. This solution provides for the connection of up to five monitors. Supports SLI / CrossFire. The core frequency is 1340 MHz. Memory (GDDR5) 8 GB. Judging by customer reviews, it is characterized by moderate power consumption. Recommended power supply capacity is 500 watts. As a cooling system uses proprietary technology WINDFORCE 2X with 90mm Blade Fan Design. Nevertheless, there are negative reviews on the Internet regarding the operation and service life of coolers.

Traditionally, low-cost MSI graphics cards feature quiet operation and efficient cooling - the GeForce GTX 1060 is no exception. Supports maximum resolution: 7680x4320. The frequency of the GPU is 1594 MHz, and supports overclocking up to 1900 MHz. Judging by customer reviews, the FPS when working even with demanding games does not fall below 60. Also, 6 GB of GDDR5 type memory is also pleasing. Memory Frequency: 8000 MHz. The memory bus width is 192 bits.Recommended power supply capacity - 400 watts. Of the additional "buns" it should be noted the presence of good lighting, stylish design.

This section contains a list of video cards for games, and the models presented here allow you to get good FPS in all modern games at ultra settings in Full HD, and some even in 4K.

The POWERCOLOR AMD Radeon RX 590 model opens the rating of gaming video cards, attracting with a good price-quality ratio. The gadget operates on the basis of the AMD Radeon RX 590 GPU. The processor frequency is 1576 MHz, and provides good overclocking potential. The amount of video memory GDDR5 is 8 GB. The model allows you to connect up to 5 monitors with a maximum resolution of 4096 x 2160. Support is provided for DirectX 12, OpenGL 4.5, Vulkan. In addition, SLI / CrossFire mode is available. It is worth adding that the models are made on the basis of 12 nanometer process technology. The width of the video memory bus is 256 bit.

Another good graphics card for games based on the NVIDIA graphics core. Very quiet and cold, but the problem is that the cooling system does not expel warm air outside the case. Therefore, before installing it, you must take care of the availability of free space. There are no complaints about the power. With the inclusion of double supersampling and smoothing FXAA, this model stably produces up to 60 fps. It is clearly designed for a resolution higher than Full HD, and to be precise - 7680x4320. It works on the basis of 16 nanometer technical process. The frequency of the GPU is 1620 MHz, and the amount of video memory is 8 GB.

If you want to buy a modern gaming graphics card, then pay attention to the model ASUS GeForce GTX 1070 Ti. For its price, it has good performance. The backplate (bottom of the cooling system) is made of metal. The gadget looks durable. Even under high load, the maximum heating level is 64 degrees. The nominal frequency of the graphics core is 1607 MHz. The volume of GDDR5 memory is 8 GB. The video accelerator is based on the NVIDIA graphic chip, created on the basis of a 16-nm process processor. Consists of 2432 CUDA cores and 64 rasterization units. In the "Gaming" mode, the frequency is 1683 MHz, taking into account the work of GPU Boost 3.0.

The best graphics card for games for 2019 is the Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Ti with 11264 MB of GDDR5X video memory. Given that the model is equipped with three coolers - it requires a capacious housing for installation. Pulls demanding games on ultra settings from 60 fps. Moreover, thanks to a very powerful cooling system, the maximum heating temperature is 70 degrees. That is, the indicator is far from critical. Since the cooler is quite large, the noise level leaves much to be desired. But this is offset by a resolution of 7680x4320, a graphics processor frequency of 1493 MHz and a bus width of 325 bits and the potential for overclocking. Thus, when buying this video card, you can count on power with a margin, but you will have to sacrifice space and silence. Recommended power supply capacity is 600 watts.

Finally, we have compiled the most powerful video cards available on the market in Russia.Their capacity potential is enough not only for games on ultra settings, but also for working with the most difficult graphics.

Speaking about the most powerful video cards of the current year, the Palit GeForce RTX 2070 model based on the Turing architecture cannot be ignored. This indicates a 6-fold increase in productivity compared to the previous generation. At the same time, artificial intelligence technologies, as well as ray tracing, are introduced into the game processes. The latest technology is responsible for the appearance of realistic lighting, shadows, a high level of realism. The number of CUDA processors is 2304 units. The frequency of the GPU is 1410 MHz. Memory Type: GDDR6 with a capacity of 8 GB. The advantages of the gadget include the presence of a radiator with a copper base, support for LED-backlight, NVIDIA Turing ™ technology and the connection of up to 4 monitors.

In the top of powerful video cards, the sensational ASUS GeForce RTX2080 model with support for 2944 CUDA cores was not without. Overclocking the dynamic frequency from 1710 MHz reaches 1800 MHz. Provides support for GDDR6, with a capacity of 8 GB. The effective frequency is 14 GHz with a 256-bit bus. Bandwidth 449 Gb / s. One of the main changes in the design of the new representative of the ASUS Dual line segment was the cooler, which now occupies 2.7 expansion slots. The total size of the new product is 268 x 114 x 58 millimeters, and this is a serious problem for many users who have a small PC case. Based on the results of comparative tests, this gadget is 23% faster than even an overclocked NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti graphics card. At the peak of performance, power consumption is 383 watts. Apparently an advanced process technology still does its job.

The most powerful graphics card for 2019 is the Inno3D GeForce RTX 2080 Ti, which offers unlimited possibilities for both gamers and graphics. Actually, the price is quite justified, given that the new product has 4352 stream processors for the core. The frequency can vary in the range from 1350/1590 with GPUBoost MHz. The amount of graphics memory (GDDR6) is 11 GB. The gadget is based on the 12 nm manufacturing process architecture Turing TU102-300A. For the full-fledged operation of this “monster” an active dual-slot cooling system is used. Judging by the comments, the noise level is in the normal range. Unfortunately, the network could not find reviews regarding maximum heating. It is probably not so simple to bring the new product to the peak of loads.

As you already understood, two manufacturers are currently competing in the market: Nvidia and AMD. If you don’t know how to choose a graphics card and which brand to prefer - ask yourself the following questions: how much money do you plan to allocate for the purchase of the gadget, and for what purpose will you operate a PC? Keep in mind that the potential of a powerful video card cannot be revealed if an old motherboard and processor are installed. Also pay attention to the dimensions of the video card you like and the interfaces. Modern models are equipped with two or three coolers, which negatively affects the size of the device. Regarding technical specifications:

1. Type and frequency of memory - modern models work mainly on GDDR5, top-end on GDDR6. As for the volume, it is enough from 6 GB, but the more the better;
2. Video processor - each video chip has a universal number of shader units (processors) and frequency. For example, entry-level gaming video cards have from 800 units with a frequency of 1300 MHz;
3. The cooling system - active is much better than passive (radiators), but costs much more.However, this parameter should not be neglected, since the life of the video card depends on the quality of coolers and the technology of production of the cooling system;
4. The manufacturing process - the better the technology, the thinner the manufacturing process. Premium solutions are mainly built on the basis of 14 nm, but a number of models made on the basis of 12 nm are already on sale.
5. Energy consumption - gaming solutions consume from 100 to 250 W, but manufacturers recommend using blocks from 500 to 600 W, due to the availability of other PC components.

In the end, we suggest summing up to dispel doubts about which video card to buy this year, so as not to think about an upgrade for a few more years:

1. The best graphics card in the price / performance ratio - MSI GeForce GTX 1060;
2. For games - Palit GeForce GTX 1080 Ti;
3. The most powerful is the Inno3D GeForce RTX 2080 Ti.

Do not forget to share your opinion. Your feedback and comments can help another user make the right choice. As for buyers who have not yet decided on a purchase, carefully read the reviews and see reviews of gaming video cards. Given the cost of gadgets, it is clear that the issue requires a detailed study!